Insulated tile and stone block wall

ABSTRACT

An insulated tile or stone block wall assembly. The main element is composed of an outer and inner tile or stone facing bonded to an insulating core. The blocks are stacked and adhered together. The core geometry provides voids for forming concrete and placing steel and utilities. The resulting structure is a decorative, structural, and weatherproof finished product that is easy to install and cost effective to build. Drainage channels are provided behind a cast stone or stone facing to prevent water intrusion. The block insulation shapes are easy to cut making expensive molds unnecessary.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to insulated tile, stone or cast stoneform building blocks and, more specifically, to masonry blocks whichinclude: the interior and exterior finish, insulation, vapor barrier,form work for concrete and steel structure and, passageways forelectrical and plumbing.

The prime objects of the instant invention is to provide a block which,is light enough for one worker to place, works with industry standardmodular dimensions, exceeds the code required insulation, has a vaporbarrier, includes wall voids for concrete and steel reinforcing,accommodates plumbing and electrical runs, includes the interior andexterior decorative finishes, minimizes installation time, water andfire resistant, minimizes skill required to install, reduces thepotential for shipping damage, easy to manufacture, reduces the numberof different types of building blocks, reinforced concrete voids arelarge enough and combine to accommodate for stirrups, top and bottomsteel for long span beams such as garage door headers, optimizesefficient use of materials and, is less costly to produce.

Prior Art has attempted to address these issues with numerous proposals.None of the prior art in combination or separately includes all theadvantages of the instant invention.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,205,726 B1 to Hoadley discloses an insulated block butfails to provide a thin wall. The thicker walls required for masonrylessens the room available for concrete fill. To accommodate thisgeometry would add to the cost, waste useable floor space and exceedstandard masonry modular dimensions. Additionally the masonry facingthickness would have to be increased to makeup for the increase in thecantilever created by the trough location not being centered on theedges of the block. The resulting pressure from the placement of theconcrete could fail the unsupported leg of masonry if not madeproportionately thicker. The shape of Hoadley's foam lamination is muchmore complicated to produce. Jambs at windows or doors that require aconcrete fill cell would terminate with an exposed foam edge. Some ofthe foam would need to be removed so a concrete fill cell could beadded. Hoadley also fails to explain how the required tie beam would beconstructed using these blocks. Windows, doors, beams, and tie beams arean essential part of any wall system and it is not clear how Hoadleywould accommodate. The protrusion of insulation shown at the top of theblock would be subject to damage in shipping and more difficult toproduce. This creates a mortar joint, that is not part of the instantinvention and would require the skill of a mason. A vapor barrier anddrainage is also not shown; this would be required to shed the waterabsorbed by the masonry. Additionally, many building codes require thatadhered masonry not exceed an inch and five eights thick withoutmechanical fasteners.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,614,071 to Sams et al discloses an insulated block. Inaddition to some deficiencies noted in the Hoadley patent, Sams et almakes use of a masonry tongue and groove arrangement to secure one blockto another thereby eliminating the need for mortar. Sams et al fails toshow how the block would be sealed from infiltration of air and water.Additionally Sams et al masonry facing would be much more costly toproduce.

No arrangement for fill cells were provided.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,584,043 to Riefler discloses a method of attachingstandard ready made concrete block to rigid insulation. In addition tosome of the deficiencies noted in Sams and Hoadley; this product wouldbe thicker than required, heavy, and more expensive than the instantinvention.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,653,170 to Sheckler discloses an insulated block with awood insert. In addition to some of the deficiencies noted in Riefler,Sams and Hoadley, Sheckler does not provide for reinforced concrete fillcells in required locations.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,292,331 to Sams discloses an insulated block. Inaddition to some of the deficiencies noted in Sheckler, Riefler, Samsand Hoadley, Sams fails to show an adequate tie beam.

None of the above patents, taken either singly or in combination, isseen to describe the instant invention as claimed.

Accordingly, consideration of the prior art shows a need still existsfor insulated masonry block which provides for a simple yet costeffective solution to thermal and moisture protection, structuralrequirements, and esthetic finish system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This present invention details a building block of modular dimensions,which can be assembled by one person of limited skill by gluing eachblock together one on top of the other. The resulting wall will containthe form for the subsequently added concrete and utilities. This wallsystem provides a complete structural, interior and exterior finish,thermal and moisture protection, an acoustical barrier, and a barrieragainst termites.

More specifically, the preferred embodiment is made of two layers ofrectangular stone, cast stone or tile. They are then adhesively attachedto rigid foam. A pathway is provided for utilities and concrete.Pathways for concrete are provided for at the edges or perimeter of theblock while utilities are provided for at the center of the block. Tosecure the bocks together; waterproof adhesive is placed on the stone,cast stone or tile edges the building blocks are then laid up placinghorizontal reinforcing steel before the next course of block. Once theadhesive has set up vertical steel is placed in the voids left betweenthe stone cast stone or tile panels and concrete is placed to fill thevoids.

According to other features of the present invention; corner, header,jamb and slab blocks can easily be made using the same basic concepts.

In the description and drawings that follow, the above features willbecome readily apparent:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

The following description is best understood while viewing the followingdrawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the top course of insulated block or tiebeam, beam, and corner block which provides additional space forconcrete and stirrups when compared to the course below. This drawing isshown without the concrete infill. Additionally, a method is shown toclose off the bottom of the beam with a finished material such as stone,cast stone, or tile when spanning an opening;

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the typical wall block and corner blockshowing the preferred embodiment with accommodations made for theutilities. Blocks are shown in the preferred stacking configuration.This drawing is shown without the concrete infill;

FIG. 3 is an isometric of a sill block and corner sill block on aconcrete slab with thermal break (insulation) and method to shed waterto the outside. The sill block is shown with voids to accommodateconcrete and reinforcing steel. This drawing is shown without theconcrete infill;

FIG. 4 is an isometric of a slab header block and corner header blockused for forming and controlling the top of concrete slab. The slabheader block is shown with an insulated face and voids to accommodateconcrete and reinforcing steel. This drawing is shown without theconcrete infill;

FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the resulting concrete geometry createdby the blocks of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1. A beam and otherstructural elements are shown as the structure turns a corner;

FIG. 6 is an isometric of the resulting concrete geometry created by theblock of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2. The basic wall structureand utilities are shown as the structure turns a corner;

FIG. 7 is an isometric of the resulting concrete geometry created by theinsulated tile slab header block of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 3.The basic slab and foundation wall structure are shown as the structureturns a corner. The footer shown is not cast from the blocks and isshown for application only;

FIG. 8 is an isometric of a window sill and jamb. These are shown toillustrate the coordination with modular block and how water sheds offthe sill. The jamb provides the termination for the standard wall blocksthereby containing the placement of the concrete;

FIG. 9 is a plan/sectional view of a wall constructed with insulatedtile blocks of the preferred embodiment. This illustration shows howwindow and door openings can be accommodated;

FIG. 10 is an elevation view of the preferred embodiment assembled toform a wall with doors and windows;

FIG. 11 is a vertical section thru a wall sill;

FIG. 12 is a horizontal section thru an insulated block showing anadjustable jamb accommodating different size windows and doors;

FIG. 13 is a horizontal section thru an insulated tile concrete formshowing an adjustable pressure treated wood jamb;

FIG. 14 is a vertical wall section from the footer up to the windowjamb. This detail shows the relationship between various wallcomponents. The windowsill, standard insulated tile concrete form, floorsill, and slab header block are illustrated here;

FIG. 15 is a plan/section thru a standard insulated tile concrete form.This detail shows the relationship between voids, insulation, and tile;

FIG. 16 is a plan/section thru a standard insulated stone concrete form.This detail shows the relationship between voids, insulation, and stone;

FIG. 17 is plan/section thru a insulated tile concrete corner form. Thisdetail shows the relationship between voids, insulation, and tile;

FIG. 18 is plan/section thru an insulated stone concrete corner form.This detail shows the relationship between voids, insulation, and tile;

FIG. 19 is a vertical section thru a insulated tile concrete slab headerblock. This details shows the exterior tile and insulation higher thanthe interior tile and insulation allowing for the concrete slab to beformed up and leveled against;

FIG. 20 is a vertical section thru a insulated stone concrete slabheader block. This details shows the exterior stone and insulationhigher than the interior stone allowing for the concrete slab to beformed up and leveled against;

FIG. 21 is an elevation of an insulated tile of stone block.

FIG. 22 is a plan/section of a three unit wide block module factorybuilt.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The preferred embodiment of the present invention consists of anassembly of insulated tile, stone, or cast stone concrete form blocksthat when combined together provide a decorative finished wall systemand insulation, FIG. 10.

FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of assembled insulated tile concreteforms from the tie beam 48 and down one course of block. The tile face1, is laminated to the extruded polystyrene rigid insulation 3 by apolyurethane glue or other adhesive means. The rigid insulation 3 isthen laminated to expanded polystyrene rigid insulation 4 bypolyurethane glue or other adhesive means. The other side of the block42 of the preferred embodiment is symmetrically laminated the same way.Each of the tile and insulation components are substantially rectangularin three dimensions. The center insulation (EPS) or expanded polystyrene4. Utilities 5 have been accommodated for by a vertical run at thecenter of each block 42 by creating a vertical space between the twocenter insulation pieces 4. A beam is formed 47 by reducing the amountof center insulation 4 and providing a cast stone closure 2 to hold theconcrete. The blocks or insulated tile forms 42 are assembled by gluingthe edges of tile 1 and rigid insulation 3 to the edge of adjacentblocks. This would be accomplished be using a gel-polyurethane glue orepoxy. An important feature of the present invention is that noexpensive molds are required to shape the foam, all the foam shapes canbe hot wire cut from a readily available source of rigid insulation.

FIG. 2 shows an isometric view of two assembled courses of insulatedtile concrete forms 42 and corner blocks 44. The joints of the blocksare glued together at 7. Vertical utilities 5 are run before theconcrete is placed in the fill cells 9. Tile or facing material is showncut for electrical outlets 6. Center rigid insulation (EPS) 4 is adheredto the two symmetrically laminated extruded insulation panels 3 and saidpanels are adhered to the tile facing 1.

FIG. 3 shows an isometric view of a cast stone sill over a insulatedtile concrete form header block 49 and poured concrete slab 10 overEarth 12 The cast stone sill is adhered to the slab 11 on the insideedge and the insulated tile header block 49 with a expandingpolyurethane glue. The slab rests on compact fill 12. The cast stonesill has a center foam thermal break in it 4. The insulation or thermalbreak is adhered to the two interior vertical sides of the cast stonesill 8. The sill is used for decorative purposes and to shed any waterthat penetrates the blocks above. The sill has openings 9 forreinforcing and concrete.

FIG. 4 shows an isometric view of the insulated tile, stone or caststone header blocks. The header block is used to form and set theelevation for the top of slab 10 and, is adhered to the footer 23. Thedifference in height between the top of the exterior tile facing and thetop of interior tile facing is distance A. The blocks also adhered toeach other at joints 7. An insulated corner block 44 is adhered toadjacent blocks and footer 23. Header block is constructed of caststone, stone, or tile.

FIG. 5 shows an isometric view of the internal concrete structure 14,which is formed by the insulated tile, stone or cast stone block(insulated block shown removed for clarity). The horizontal structure 18formed by the insulated tile block serves to brace the verticalstructure 19 also formed by the insulated tile block (insulated blockshown removed for clarity). The vertical structure 20 is used forutilities as required and alternates between vertical structures 19.Where utility lines are not required this space is filled with concreteadding to the structure of the wall. Vertical structure 17 is a jamb,and is thicker to carry the loads transferred by the beam 15. Thisrequirement is accommodated by the open-ended block 42 designs incombination with jamb 26. Stirrups 16 and reinforcing bars 13 are showncast in the concrete beam. The section of the beam having the leaststructural value is shown displaced by the center foam section of blocktype 42 making the beam lighter and the better insulated.

FIG. 6 shows an isometric view of the lower part of the internalconcrete structure 14, formed by the insulated tile block (insulatedblock shown removed for clarity). A hidden line 7 shows where the tilejoints are. The said joints are additionally sealed by the concreteplacement into the vertical cell 19 and horizontal cell 18. The locationof an electrical outlet 21 is shown as a void in the vertical concretestructure 19. The concrete structure is steel reinforced 13.

FIG. 7 shows an isometric view of the concrete structure created by slabheader block, the slab, 10 and cast stone sill 8. (Insulated slab headerblock and cast stone sill shown have been removed for clarity). Verticalsteel reinforcing 13 is run continuous from the footer 23 up through theslab and sill. The footer is cast in the earth 12. The header blockforms the vertical column 24. The sill forms shape 25.

FIG. 8 shows an isometric view of a cast stone sill 28 and a cast stonejamb 26 intersecting. The cast stone sill is designed to shed water tothe outside and be adhered to the surrounding insulated tile blocks. Thejamb is designed to be adhered to the insulated tile blocks and provideadditional space for concrete and insulation 27. The preferred adhesiveto adhere the blocks together is an expanding gel-polyurethane.

FIG. 9 shows a plan/sectional view of the insulated tile blocksassembled to create a wall incorporating a door 29, window 31, andgarage door opening 30.

FIG. 10 shows an elevation view of the plan/section view shown in FIG.9. The insulated tile blocks are shown assembled to create a wallincorporating a door 29, window 31, and garage door opening 30 with caststone jamb 26 and floor sill 33. The slab header block 36, corner block44, field block 42, and sill block 33 are shown.

FIG. 11 shows a vertical section view of a cast stone sill 33. The sillis composed of 3 pieces; an outer decorative cast stone shape 8 and aninside cast stone shape 53. Both are adhered to the center rigid foam 4.The sill is designed to drain water to the exterior and provide adecorative architectural element. The sill 33 is adhered to the concreteslab and the insulated block above. The said block sits on a flathorizontal area 34. The ends of the sill are butted together and adheredwith an epoxy or expanding gel-polyurethane glue.

FIG. 12 shows a plan/section view of a cast stone jamb 26, which isadjusted for various opening sizes by sliding the jamb 26 over theinsulated tile block 42 in a male female relationship and is adhered tothe insulated tile block by abrading the surface 34 of the tile thenadhering the jamb to the block using epoxy or expanding gel-polyurethaneglue. The remaining void is then filled with concrete after theremaining wall system has been assembled and reinforced.

FIG. 13 shows a plan/section of a jamb 35 constructed of pressuretreated lumber and is adjusted for various opening sizes by sliding thejamb inside the insulated tile block 42 in a male female relationshipand is adhered to the insulation at 34. The remaining void is thenfilled with concrete after the remaining wall system has been assembledand reinforced.

FIG. 14 shows a wall section of assembled components. The footer 23 isdesigned as required by local soil conditions. The insulated tile block42 is adhered to the top of the footer using epoxy or expandinggel-polyurethane glue. The slab header block 49 is then placed over theblock below and adhered. The slab 10 is then poured. An insulated floorsill 33 is then adhered to the slab. A sill is not required with aninsulated tile block system only when cast stone facings are used is thesill required. The sill is for shedding water to the exterior of thewall. The insulated tile block 42 is then placed on the sill or slab andadhered using epoxy or expanding gel-polyurethane glue. A plurality ofblocks is laid in a stack bond arrangement until reaching an opening orbeam block. The windowsill 28 is placed on top of the insulated tileblock and adhered. The insulation 4 is used to insulate and form theconcrete 39 in the correct locations. The insulation can be acombination of extruded or expanded polystyrene or just one type offoam.

FIG. 15 shows a plan view of the insulated tile block 42. The block iscomposed of an outer and inner tile face 1 rectangular in threedimensions, with rigid insulation 3 laminated to the backside of eachtile, an insulated center 4 and open spaces 43. The tile is laminated tothe insulation using epoxy or expanding polyurethane glue. The interiortile face provides a durable decorative finish. The exterior tile faceprovides a waterproof, cleanable, durable, fire resistant, anddecorative finish. The rigid insulation 3 laminated to the tile providesa thermal break to prevent heat transfer through the concrete structure.Additionally said insulation supports and protects the tile facingsgiving them a wide edge to adhere the next block to. The centerinsulation 4 transfers shear forces and fluid forces created by thefilling of the blocks open spaces with concrete. Additionally it alsoadds to the thermal resistance of the wall. It is anticipated the rigidfoam 3 and rigid foam 4 could be all one piece. Both tile faces add tothe strength of the block. This is an important feature to prevent theinsulation from breaking apart when filling the open cells withconcrete.

FIG. 16 shows a plan view of the insulated stone or cast stone block 45.The block is composed of an outer and inner stone or cast stone face 40and, with rigid insulation 41 laminated to the backside of the exteriorstone, an insulated center 4 and open spaces 43. The stone is laminatedto the insulation using epoxy or expanding polyurethane glue. Theinterior stone face provides a durable decorative finish. The exteriorstone face provides a durable, fire resistant, and decorative finish.The rigid insulation 41 laminated to the stone provides a thermal breakto prevent heat transfer through the concrete structure, a vaporbarrier, and groves 58 to channel water down to the sill and out theexterior side of the wall. Additionally, said insulation supports andprotects the stone or cast stone facings giving them a wide edge toadhere the next block to. The center insulation 4 transfers shear forcesand fluid forces created by the filling of the insulated stone blockswith concrete. Additionally said insulation adds to the thermalresistance of the wall. It is anticipated the rigid foam 3 and rigidfoam 41 could be all one piece. Both stone or cast stone faces add tothe strength of the block. This is an important feature to prevent theinsulation from breaking apart when filling the open cells withconcrete.

FIG. 17 shows a plan view of the insulated tile block corner 44. Thecorner block is composed of an outer and inner tile face 1, with rigidinsulation laminated to the backside of each tile, an insulated center4, and open spaces 43. The tile is laminated to the insulation usingepoxy or expanding polyurethane glue. The interior tile face provides adurable decorative finish. The exterior tile face provides a waterproof,cleanable, durable, fire resistant, and decorative finish. The rigidinsulation 3 laminated to the tile provides a thermal break to preventheat transfer through the concrete structure. Additionally, saidinsulation supports and protects the tile facings giving them a wideedge to adhere the next block to. The center insulation 4 transfersshear forces and fluid forces created by the filling of the blocks withconcrete. Additionally, it also adds to the thermal resistance of thewall. It is anticipated the rigid foam 3 and rigid foam 4 could be allone piece. Both tile faces add to the strength of the block, animportant feature to prevent the insulation from breaking apart whenfilling the open cells with concrete. The Tile corner block provides a90 degree change in wall direction. The triangular piece of rigidinsulation 55 is provided to strengthen the corner and extends the fulllength of the block height.

FIG. 18 shows a plan view of the insulated stone or cast stone blockcorner 42. The corner block is composed of an outer and inner stone orcast stone face 1 with rigid insulation laminated to the backside of theexterior face of stone or cast stone, an insulated center 4, and openspaces 43. The stone is laminated to the insulation using epoxy orexpanding polyurethane glue. The interior stone face provides a durabledecorative finish. The exterior stone or cast stone face provides acleanable, durable, fire resistant, and decorative finish. The rigidinsulation 3 laminated to the stone or cast stone provides a thermalbreak to prevent heat transfer through the concrete structure.Additionally said insulation supports and protects the stone facingsgiving them a wide edge to adhere the next block to. The centerinsulation 4 transfers shear forces and fluid forces created by thefilling of the blocks with concrete. Additionally, it also adds to thethermal resistance of the wall. It is anticipated the rigid foam 3 andrigid foam 4 could be all one piece. Both tile faces add to the strengthof the block, an important feature to prevent the insulation frombreaking apart when filling the open cells 43 with concrete. The stoneor cast stone corner block provides a 90 degree change in walldirection. The triangular piece of rigid insulation 55 is provided tostrengthen the corner. Other blocks forming various degrees in walldirection changes such as 45 degrees are anticipated.

FIG. 19 shows a vertical section view of the slab header tile block 49.Slab thickness is shown representing the difference in height A from theoutside face 1 and the inside face 56. The header block serves as a formfor the concrete slab.

FIG. 20 shows a vertical section view of the slab header stone or caststone block 50. Slab thickness is shown representing the difference inheight A from the outside face 1 and the inside face 57. The headerblocks serves as a form for the concrete slab.

FIG. 21 shows an elevation of a typical stone or tile block 42 and thelocations of the center rigid insulation 4. The block are adhered on theedges 7.

FIG. 22 shows a plan view of a longer version of insulated tile block 42three units long, dimension B. The advantages are: less labor toinstall, less glue required as insulation is continuous, straightercoursing, and less labor to manufacture. It is anticipated the blockwould use stone or tile and include slab header blocks.

Whereas the preferred embodiment has been illustrated and described,variations may be made without deviating from the concept.

1. An insulated ceramic tile or porcelain tile faced block comprising; afirst ceramic tile, or porcelain facing element; a second ceramic tileor porcelain facing element substantially aligned and parallel with thesaid first element; each facing member further comprising an outerceramic tile or porcelain face parallelopiped with all sides eithersubstantially vertical or horizontal, and an inner ceramic or porcelaintile parallelopiped with all sides ether substantially vertical orhorizontal; a parallelopiped element or rigid insulation adhered to andsubstantially covering the inside of said inner and outer facings; twocenter inner parallelopiped core elements of rigid insulation adhered tothe inner and outer laminations of rigid insulation; said center coreelements are substantially smaller in vertical height and horizontalwidth when viewed in elevation than said inner and outer laminationsresulting in a vertical center opening and a channel on 4 non-facedsides of the said block; said blocks are stacked and adhered together;said blocks with said channels and opening create a form for theplacement of concrete steel, and utilities;
 2. An insulated ceramictile, or porcelain tile faced block comprising; a first ceramic tile orporcelain facing element; a second ceramic tile or porcelain facingelement substantially shorter of vertical dimension and parallel withthe said first element; each facing member further comprising an outerceramic tile or porcelain face parallelopiped with all sides eithersubstantially vertical or horizontal, and an inner ceramic tile, orporcelain parallelopiped with all sides ether substantially vertical orhorizontal; a parallelopiped element or rigid insulation adhered to andsubstantially covering the inside of said inner and outer facings; twocenter inner parallelopiped core elements of rigid insulation adhered tothe inner and outer laminations of rigid insulation; said center coreelements are substantially smaller in vertical height and horizontalwidth when viewed in elevation than said inner and outer laminationsresulting in a vertical center opening and a channel on 3 non-facedsides of the said block; said blocks are stacked and adhered together;said blocks with said channels and openings create a structural form forconcrete to fill and allow for the placement for steel and utilities; 3.An insulated cast stone or stone faced block comprising; a first caststone or stone facing element; a second cast stone or stone, facingelement substantially aligned and parallel with the said first element;each facing member further comprising an outer stone or cast stone faceparallelopiped with all sides either substantially vertical orhorizontal, and an inner stone or cast stone parallelopiped with allsides ether substantially vertical or horizontal; a parallelopipedelement or rigid insulation adhered to and substantially covering theinside of said outer facings; two center inner parallelopiped coreelements of rigid insulation are adhered to the outer lamination ofrigid insulation and the inside face of the interior element of stone orcast stone; said center core elements are substantially smaller invertical height and horizontal width when viewed in elevation than saidinner and outer laminations resulting in a vertical center opening and achannel on 4 non-faced sides of the said block; said blocks are stackedand adhered together; said blocks with said channels and openings createa structural form for concrete to fill and allow for the placement ofsteel and utilities;
 4. An insulated block according to claim 3 wherethe rigid insulation laminated to the stone or cast stone is extrudedpolystyrene with vertical and horizontal channels cut in it to drain anywater that gets absorbed through the stone or cast stone
 5. An insulatedcast stone or stone faced block comprising; a first cast stone or stonefacing element; a second cast stone or stone facing elementsubstantially shorter of vertical dimension and parallel with the saidfirst element; each facing member further comprising an outer stone orcast stone face parallelopiped, with all sides either substantiallyvertical or horizontal and, an inner stone or cast stone parallelopipedwith all sides ether substantially vertical or horizontal; aparallelopiped element or rigid insulation adhered to and substantiallycovering the inside of said outer facings; two center innerparallelopiped core elements of rigid insulation are adhered to theouter lamination of rigid insulation and the inside face of the interiorelement of stone or cast stone; said center core elements aresubstantially smaller in vertical height and horizontal width whenviewed in elevation than said inner and outer laminations resulting in avertical center opening and a channel on 3 non-faced sides of the saidblock; said blocks are stacked and adhered together; said blocks withsaid channels and openings create a structural form for concrete to filland allow for the placement for steel and utilities;
 6. An insulatedblock according to claim 5 where the rigid insulation laminated to thestone or cast stone is extruded polystyrene with vertical and horizontalchannels cut in it to drain any water that gets absorbed through thestone or cast stone.